North American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Teal Traina Anglo Indian inspired silk gauze print dress in magenta, yellow, lavender on white ground. Hidden front zip closure with self button and gilt chain detail. Raised waist with full cuffed sleeve. Open band collar on deep V neckline, silk organdy underskirt. Photographed in 1973 American Vogue, photo by Henry Clarke...

Incredible vintage 70s JAY MORLEY for FERN VIOLETTE regal purple velvet and cotton boho chic Renaissance maxi dress / gown! Features a beautiful purple cotton velvet long sleeve bodi...

1940s New York Creation Mint Green Grosgrain & Black Velvet Striped Bodice Gown w Structured Shoulder: A film-inspired look in black and mint.. Wide bands of mint grosgrain are tai...

1920s Yellow and brown floral print silk day dress. Size: 6-8 dress comes with silk belt As is! Fragile

Odette Barsa was primarily renowned for her exquisite lingerie, produced from the 1930s-1970s, and this vibrant red print ensemble may have been originall...

Chic 1960s TEAL TRAINA larger size navy blue and red nautical 'anchor' belted wool wrap dress! Features a soft navy blue virgin wool with red accents. Red anchor embroidered at the...

From the personal estate of department store heiress Estela Jàcome, this dress came from her own department store and was purpose-built for the holidays. Printed in a green and turquoise Christmas ornament motif, the dress features a matching tassel belt that is TO DIE FOR. People will talk. Sleeveless cocktail dress with all-over tasseled Christmas ornament print...

Morgane Le Fay by Liliana Casabal asymmetric cocktail dress in gray knit with silk chiffon lining and accents. The shoulder straps are of...

Chic EMMA DOMMB 1960s turquoise blue silk, rayon and velvet pearl encrusted dress ! Features a soft velvet above the bust. Silk / Rayon body with semi sheer mesh overlay. Tailored bo...

A sophisticated simple black wool column maxi dress by Anne Klein. It has a crew neckline and long bell sleeves both finished with 2" of rows of black glass tubular beads. The dress ...

Black chiffon and lace dress with nude satin parts. Spaghetti shoulders straps . Zipped on the left side ( from the armpit until the hips) 2 chiffons scarves...

Fabulous 1980s SAMIR ivory / white lace embroidered handkerchief hem cocktail dress! Features a sweetheart neckline with a mesh embroidered o...

Bustier cocktail dress in Polka dots Lurex. Main fabric composition: 70% rayon, 30% lurex. Acetate lining and black tulle petticoat. Boned. Zip closure in the middle back. Size XS ...

Beautiful vintage 1970s teal green / blue and pink cotton and lace maxi dress! Features a fitted spaghetti strap sleeveless bodice trimmed in lace on the front and back. Forgiving an...

Vintage Bob Mackie Black Fully Beaded Tulle Dress Gown US size - 12 Classy Black, Swirl Beads Design over the Tulle, Semi-Sheer, Fully Lined, Open Back, High Front Slit, Black Sati...

A gorgeous bright pink silk gazar gown by Jackie Rogers. It has a one shoulder boned bodice with angled rows of silk wrapping around the dress to the hem. It is lined in matching s...

Make an unforgettable entrance wearing this stunning Lillie Rubin sheer black ballgown. The gown has beautiful details. Embellished with a play of textures: gorgeous floral black lace at the bodice, sheer sleeves & neckline and an ethereal black-on-black polka dot, soft tulle floor-length full skirt. This designer evening gown...

Elegant Bill Blass Organza and Lace Cocktail Dress. Black silk organza with lace inserts with self belt. Faux bolero design with puffed short skirt. Back zi...

Vintage Bob Mackie 80's Black Lace Fully Beaded Maxi Dress Gown Designer size - 10 ( please check measurements). Black patterned lace completely covere...

Stunning 1990s BILL BLASS black crepe beaded strapless evening gown! Features thousands of slimming black beads hand-sewn throughout. Interior boned bust helps keep everything in pla...

Chic late 70s HALSTON purple wool long sleeve dress ! Features the perfect color purple that looks great on any skin tone. Tailored bodice with a slight A-Line skirt. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Pockets at each side of thew waist. Fully lined. Great belted or alone. The pictured 90s Jane August...

Beautiful vintage SAKS 5th Ave 1990s fully sequined dress! Features thousands of iridescent clear sequins throughout the entire dress. Colorful so...

Gorgeous 1950s black and gold silk lace fit n' flare cocktail dress! Features luxurious black French lace with a golden satin underlay, with sparkles of colorful glitter sporadically...

Charming Bias Silk Chiffon Beaded Dance Dress from the 1980's. Retailed by Mary Jane Denzer, a well known NY retailer who specialized in designer gowns, but who was also known to rem...

J Mendel red and black leaf print brocade gown. Off the shoulder design with short sleeve. Seams at side and bust feature black trim detail. Slight train at back. Light elastic at sh...

Extraordinary vintage Jill Richards for Elizabeth Arden red Valentine's Day Dress. Chic tiers of silk bows on bodice, with layers and layers of m...

Vibrant florals are one of Oscar de la Renta's signature house codes - this gown is appliquéd with an array of pansies along the tulle-trimmed neckline. Burgundy silk-blend crepe, be...

A beautiful bright blue asymmetric stretch silk mesh skirt from Ordinary People. The skirt has an asymmetric hemline and is covered in pink, blue and ...

Fully embroidered cocktail dress on a black lace base. Beige silk lining. SIZE 10

Oscar de la Renta exotic printed burgundy and silver stenciled silk velvet belted evening dress from the mid 1990s. Absolutely gorgeous gown in an exotic silk velvet print which has ...

Spectacular 1980s MIKE BENET X DISNEY limited edition purple and green one shoulder sequined gown dress! Features a purple taffeta with kelly...

A spectacular print is used for this silk chiffon faux wrap style evening dress and oversized shawl from Pauline Trigere circa 1970. The colors range from palest blue to emerald gree...

ATELIER VERSACE 1999 Black Strapless Boned A-line Front Slit Dress Circa: c.1999 Label(s): Atelier VERSACE Designer: Donatella Versace Style: Co...

Chic 1980s BOB MACKIE bohemian black and colorful asymmetrical dress! Features a black asymmetrical panel on the front, with a colorful geometric chiffon skirt, sleeves, and semi she...

This Geoffrey Beene dress has a combination of black silk crepe, cream satin and black satin adding a little mystery to the dress. The bodice of silk crepe is loose in front, movin...

Naeem Khan Blue Lace Embellished Maxi Dress Gown US size - 4 Blue tulle embellished with white/silver metallic and blue floral embroidery, clear sequins. Fully lined in silk, Back zi...

A bright red floral pattern on a cream ribbed silk ottoman is used for this chic strapless evening dress from Carolina Herrera. The bodice is decorated with black silk ribbon and jet...

This late 1960s to early 1970s Gunne Sax by Jessica McClintock 'hippie' dress is from the brand’s highly collectable black label era. The label reads “Gunne Sax by Jessica”. This bra...

This wonderful copper-colored kaftan by Diane von Furstenberg is a glamorous take on a holiday staple. It's cut from sheer silk-crepe and heavily embellished with gold-tone metal bea...

Brilliant vintage late 1960s PAT SNADLER bright orange paisley print psychedelic A-Line / empire waist dress! Features allover paisley prints in vibrant blue, green, yellow, orange,...

Incredible vintage metallic lame dress by Arnold Scaasi with a high low hemline and open back with chain detail. Petal shaped flap sleeves and trop...

This vivacious 1970s pure silk chiffon haute couture dress with rainbow hemline is of excellent quality and in superb vintage condition. Although unlabelled, we are able to discern t...

Vintage Bob Mackie Fully Embellished Long Dress Gown The Strapless version of this dress was worn by Goldie Hawn at 66th Academy awards in 1989. Des...

Stunning 1970's gold and white metallic knit maxi dress studded with pearls on the bodice. Capped sleeve, empire waist and flaired skirt combine well to highlight almost any figure. ...

Vintage Geoffrey Beene gray wool shift dress with rhinestones on collar and sleeve. Dress has pockets. Silk lining need to be replaced. ( see images) ...

Torso Creations, Victorian hand-made cord lace and tulle are paired in a high collar goth-style gown with sash. Be as daring as you like in this whirl of diaphanous tulle. Ruffles fr...

Wonderful early 1970s JAY MORLEY for FERN VIOLETTE bright orange colorful sequined short sleeve maxi dress! Features a bright orange soft velvet bodice, trimmed with gold embroidery and sequins. Gold metal carved buttons up the front. Features a colorful full maxi skirt...

Chic 1970s autumnal colored digital flower printed knit A-Line dress and cropped bolero jacket ! Perfect for Halloween ! Warm vibrant colors of orange, marigold, red and white on a b...

An incredible 1940s iconic swing style dress with uber 1940s styling details: square-cut neckline that begs for some coordinating dress clips, high structured shoulder pads for that ...

A fabulous black ruched 1950s dress by Suzy Perette. It has a scoop neck and cap sleeves. The bodice is semi fitted horizontally ruched through to the thighs where a gathered full ...

Early 1940s Custom made, old Hollywood silky black Jersey gown with shoulder drape. Couture quality, this gown is sleek & modern the fabric is a weighty matte jersey that drapes bea...

Amazing mid 1980s JAMES GALANOS for Neiman Marcus lipstick red poppy flower print long sleeve strong shoulder dress ! S a lipstick red luxurious silk, lined in silk chiffon. Black an...

Beautiful 1960s MARDI GRAS gold lame silk colorful shift dress and jacket ensemble! Features a gold silk lame, with colorful silk tile prints in purple, blu...

Unique champagne and black satin evening dress by George Halley featuring hand dyed ombre ribbon stripes, long sleeves and a high neckline. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure...

Absolutely beautiful vintage JOANNA MASTROIANNI candy apple red silk dress! Strapless bodice, encrusted with thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout. Couture quality, wit...

Chic 50s vintage R&K ORIGINALS ivory / off-white silk jacquar sleeveless Dress! Features a luxurious silk jacquard floral silk. Fitted bodice with a forgiving full skirt. Two bows at...

Amazing 1970s CHARM OF HOLLYWOOD flower and polka dot print cotton maxi dress ! Features a brown and white polka dot bodice, with ruffles around the...

1970's Stavropoulos bias cut white silk chiffon evening gown with floral pattern in yellow, pink, purple, orange and green. Gown is made from a double layer of silk, has short sleeve...

Hard-to-find 1930s cocktail dress in excellent condition with a scoop-neck, sleeveless bodice of black silk charmeuse and a tiered skirt of black lace. The bodice is studded with rhi...

Black bustier cocktail dress with pleats . Fabric composition: 100% polyester. Boned bustier inside . Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Satin belt with bow and fabric flow...